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Sturmanite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Sturmanite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Sturmanite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Sturmanite from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 69846
Mineral:Sturmanite
Locality:N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Unusually long single crystal of translucent brown sturmanite with no matrix. The sturmanite is tapered hexagonal form with complex termination. The outer surface of the sturmanite is dull brown, but it is transparent internally. Repaired three places. Ex. Leonard Himes, Repaired
Overall Size:47x8x5 mm
Crystals:47 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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